TM 9-2320-283-20-3
STEERING SYSTEM.
3-212. STEERING SYSTEM TESTING (Continued).
LOCATION/ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
C. POWER STEERING PUMP FLOW TEST (Continued).
8. Analyzer (8)
(continued).
b. With engine idling and
Flow rate should be at
fluid temperature between
125°F and 135°F, check
least 3.7 gpm. If flow
rate is below 3.7 psi,
flow rate on flowmeter.
replace steering pump
and reservoir (para
3-221). Flow rate should
be 4.3 to 5.0 gpm. Flow
rate should not exceed
5.5 gpm at 2100 rpm.
CAUTION
To avoid damaging steering pump, do
not keep load valve closed
for longer
than 5 seconds.
c. With engine idling, close
Flow rate should be zero
valve and read flow rate
gpm.
on flometer.
d. Immediately open valve.
Flow rate must instantly
return to original
reading (from step 8b).
If rate does not return
instantly, replace
steering pump and
reservoir (para 3-221).
e. With engine at governed
speed (2100 rpm), repeat
Do this step three times
to ensure proper opera-
steps 8c and 8d.
tion of steering pump.
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